The 'ignore' button can often cause more trouble than it prevents. You can stop the original post but not the subseqent responses to it. Especially when people quote the OP. So you still read the original post, often out of context and attributed to the wrong person.

 

The ignore button is not perfect and you are right in that you can see the content if it is quoted in a response.  On the other hand in some cases the post is deleated anyway as the ignores I have applied were responsible for many of the personal attacks.  Also, reading the quote it soon becomes the clear that it is just the latest post in a series that said the same thing.

All I know is that the ignore button has improved the forum for me, it may be I am just too sensitive but I have found the negativity to companies, software and vendors to be upsetting and the ignore button has helped me personnally. It may not work for others which is a shame.

I am reminded of the words of Desiderata "Avoid loud and agreessive persons they are vexations to the spirit" and even more appropriate "speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others".  Lastly of course "With all it's sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.  Be cheerful, strive to be happy."

Happy Easter to all those that celebrate it. 

 

 

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